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Scorching, smoky sunshine forecast for Seattle Friday
Blistering temperatures in places Friday afternoon! It will also be smoky across Puget Sound and Seattle today. Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 80s. A few neighborhoods near the Cascades and away from the water could hit about 90 degrees. It'll be dry, however, there's a small chance for...
Kitsap air quality affected by wildfire smoke. Here's how long it will linger
Kitsap County residents woke up Friday to a haze lingering over otherwise sunny conditions. Easterly winds have brought smoke from several fires burning in eastern Washington and across the border in Canada into the Puget Sound region, according to the National Weather Service. ...
Northern lights likely to be obscured by wildfire smoke in western Washington
SEATTLE — The Northern Lights may spread into western Washington on Friday and Saturday nights - but it will be a challenge to see them. The geomagnetic storm that will produce the aurora borealis is registering as a G1-G2 on the scale used to measure intensity. A G1 is the lowest level on the scale, while a G5 is the most powerful. The higher a storm is on the scale the better chance people have of seeing the northern lights - and it also means there's a higher probability of impacts to the electrical power grid, spacecraft operations, and radio signals.
Admissions restart, crowding persists at WA juvenile detention facilities
Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after pausing intakes last month. The Department of Children, Youth and Families said Friday it had reached an agreement with counties ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Intakes at the Echo […]
Washington prepares for more fires as dry season peaks
As the state enters what is historically its toughest month of the year for wildfires, large blazes continue to burn in central and eastern Washington and smoke could be on the horizon on the west side of the state. But state officials aren’t too worried – yet. Washington’s wildfires have burned more acres than the […]
Washington ferry workers union wants better pay for below-deck employees
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of Washington state ferry workers are calling for higher pay and better staffing. The Marine Engineer Beneficial Association, or MEBA, is the union that represents engine room employees. MEBA contends other deck-level ferry worker unions have been given bigger raises in the last year. The union argues below-deck workers are equally critical to the system and deserve better pay, insisting on raises of up to...
Street Takeovers in Washington State: Are You Breaking the Law Without Even Knowing It?
In my small hometown of Clarkston Washington, as a teen, we loved cruising downtown Lewiston across the river in Idaho. Downtown Clarkston's main street wasn't worth cruising because it would be done in five minutes. Lewiston provided a much longer cruise plus it looped around the entire downtown. Can I...
WA I-5 Week of Chaos: Loose Lumber, Runaway Semi, and a Car Fire
This week, Interstate 5 was a hotbed of accidents and traffic jams, leading to significant disruptions and emergency responses. I-5 in Turmoil: A Week of Crashes and Traffic Disruptions. This week, Interstate 5 (I-5) has experienced a series of high-impact incidents, leading to significant traffic disruptions and emergency responses. The...
WA Defeats ID, Advancing to Little League Baseball World Series
Washington's South Hill Little League team is Williamsport bound to the Little League Baseball World Series in Pennsylvania. What an exciting time for Washington fans of the sport!. The South Hill team beat West Valley Little League of Idaho 13-7 on Thursday night in San Bernardino, California. South Hill came...
What’s Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?
What's Behind the Surge of All-Black American Flags in Washington State?. I'm not sure about you but I've recently started seeing a lot of all-black American flags pop up around the Tri-Cities. What's The Meaning Of An All-Black American Flag? Protest Or Remembrance?. Perhaps you've seen them as well. I...
The Powerful Impact Of Wildfires On Mental Health In Washington
As we're now in the depths of a lengthy and smoky fire season, it's crucial to explore the often-overlooked consequences of these wildfires on our mental well-being. For those who have grappled with the ebbs and flows of depression like myself, the summer months typically bring a sense of joy. Unfortunately, the looming tragedy of wildfires is not the only burden we carry; the heavy smoke that accompanies them adds an additional layer of stress.
Fall Chinook Salmon Fishing Season Announced for the Snake River
CLARKSTON - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the opening of the Fall Chinook salmon fishing season in the Snake River. Below are the details of the season, including specific locations, dates, rules, and additional information for anglers. Action:. Chinook salmon retention is permitted in designated...
NY weather: Wind advisory issued for New York until early Saturday
On Friday at 2:17 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory in effect until Saturday at midnight for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. The weather service adds, "South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up...
WA rolls out one of the nation’s most generous EV rebate programs
Washington’s new $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles, announced at an Aug. 1 press conference in Seattle, appears to be second only to California’s as the most generous in the nation.
Washington State Sells Over $100 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana in July, Bringing in Over $37 Million in Taxes
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information There was over $100 million worth of legal marijuana sold throughout Washington State in July. According to data compiled and released by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Commission, there was approximately $103 million in legal marijuana sales in July. This is a slight increase from the $100.2 million sold in the previous month, but … Continue reading The post Washington State Sells Over $100 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana in July, Bringing in Over $37 Million in Taxes appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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